Author Archives: Susan

Had already read this short story by Don Shea as I started from the beginning of Flash Fiction Forward almost as soon as it was pulled from the Amazon box. Basics: written in first person POV, opens with setting and … Continue reading → Continue reading →

By Andrew McCuaig, third person pov, linear progression of story arc, tension builds with setting up of the storyworld–though admittedly this is what threw me off. McCuaig sets up a situation of Elaine (protagonist) coming to work and finding Troy’s … Continue reading → Continue reading →

By David Galef; another first person POV, and exposition immediate to start the story arc.  The narrator is planning his date with yes, a Neanderthal. First conflict: what to bring, flowers or beef?  The concept here is terrific–we simply have … Continue reading → Continue reading →

This story by Amy Hample was a bit confusing at first and had to be read a couple times to appreciate the beginning once understanding what was going on (which doubles the word count and sort of defeats the purpose … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Just read McCruig’s The Wallet and loved it, though there were some problems with the exposition I think. More later. This post mainly to try out the new Marsedit prorgram. Wowee-kazowee on the Text Markup. But I should find the … Continue reading → Continue reading →

More professional assessment later, but just a delightful read as far as concept and this I loved: But along the path the moon was out, illuminating Glena’s short but powerful body in a way that was weirdly beautiful. Continue reading →